Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned a community where people have reconciled their differences, equal justice is afforded to all, and individuals have the ability to reach their full potential. The path leading us to this “Beloved Community,” as he called it, is a path of service, for in serving one’s community, economic and social […]
Photo courtesy of Oakleaf Enjoy three hours in the Triangle this weekend with exploring at the White Pines Nature Preserve followed by a delicious lunch at Oakleaf. 10 a.m. Arrive at the White Pines Nature Preserve, 899 Coleman Ridge Rd, Sanford, NC. The first nature preserve established by the Triangle Land Conservancy, the unique topography […]
“The number of monarchs that completed the largest and most arduous migration this fall, from the northern United States and Canada to a mountainside forest in Mexico, dropped precipitously, apparently to the lowest level yet recorded” – Michael Wines, New York Times I grew up with monarch butterflies. One of the clearest memories from my […]
To ring in the New Year, TLC protected nine additional properties around the Triangle Region in 2013. These conservation projects include 113 acres on the Andrews Farm and another 150 acres near the Rocky River, both in rapidly developing Chatham County. Conservation funding was provided from a variety of state, federal and private sources, greatly […]
Cat photos courtesy of Carolina Tiger Rescue Take another tour along the Devil’s Stomping Grounds Scenic Byway this weekend with stops at the Carolina Tiger Rescue, Angelina’s Kitchen, and SilkHope Winery. 10 a.m. Arrive at Carolina Tiger Rescue, 1940 Hanks Chapel Rd, Pittsboro, a “nonprofit wildlife sanctuary whose mission is saving and protecting wild cats […]
With all the new gadgets and technology out this holiday season, there are some amazing nature apps to take into the woods in 2014. Check out iNaturalist, Nature Find, iBird, Orvis Fly Fishing, and Project Noah! iNaturalist, a smart phone application, is perfect for taking photographs of just about any type of wildlife. Whether you […]
Don’t let the winter keep you from having adventures! Check out a few of the Devil’s Stomping Ground Scenic Byway stops this weekend when you visit House in the Horseshoe, Bud’s Barbeque, and the Deep River Camelback Truss Bridge. For this trip bring some coffee or hot chocolate in a thermos to take in some […]
Have you seen a snowy owl lately? Unbelievably, it is possible for North Carolinians to spot this Canadian Arctic resident in this very odd year. From Maine to New Jersey to North Carolina, to as far west as Hawaii, to as far east as Bermuda, snowies are being spotted. Yes, Bermuda. We are experiencing a […]
10 a.m. Arrive at the Little River Regional Park and Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way Rougemont, North Carolina. Stop in at the visitor’s center for a map, and take a few minutes to enjoy the open meadow before heading into the forest. 10:15 a.m. Start on the .25 mile Interpretive Loop Trail entrance […]
We all know that we should try to be sustainable this holiday season and all year round, but you might not know what an enormous impact simple decisions, like choosing wrapping paper, can make on the environment. In an article published in The Daily Green by Brian Howard, they cite an amazing statistic from the […]
